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HPL Armchair Travelers: CHINA

HPL Armchair Travelers is going to China.  Take a look at all the electronic resources we have on that country, such as ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more. Don’t hesitate to explore on your own! Click on the following link to see a list of e-resources on China! HPL ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS – CHINA

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Crowded v. 1: Soft Apocalypse

In the not so distant future, there’s an app for everything, including assassination. Charlie Ellison discovers she’s the newest target on Reapr with a million dollars on her head. She then makes use of a bodyguard for hire app (naturally) called Dfend where she hires Vita, the lowest rated bodyguard available. She may be the […]

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Character Election 2020

The results are in! Introduce your child to the election process in a gentle and friendly way by voting for Best Character 2020! An official ballot drop box will be available in our downstairs children’s browsing area on 10/27. Or you may vote “absentee” by clicking here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3TGDT9K One vote per reader, please! Voting ends […]

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Countdown to Halloween

Get spooked with your Haverhill Public Library Card! Stream horror flicks with Hoopla or Kanopy, check out one of the horror books listed below, and attend a spooky event! Hoopla has you covered with TV Series! This month Kanopy is highlighting the macabre with their 31 Days of Horror. Included are titles in different genres, […]

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LGBTQ+ History Month!

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! This monthly celebration began in 1994 when high school teacher Rodney Wilson began efforts to create a month focused on gay and lesbian history.  A Joseph Davis of Haverhill was the subject of an early colonial documented case of gender nonconformity. In 1652, Davis received a fine for “putting on […]

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Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

Lillian is in her late twenties. She works at a grocery store and lives in her mother’s attic. She is unhappy, but has no inclination toward change. That is, until she receives a letter from her childhood best friend, Madison. Now married to a state senator who has his eyes on the presidency, Madison needs […]

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Kids Programs

We post regular updates on our social media pages! Click the logos to visit HPL on YouTube and Facebook. Children’s programs have transitioned to a mix of in-person and virtual programs. We have two weekly in-person storytimes at 10am: Lapsits on Mondays and Pre-K Storytimers on Thursdays. Checkout Eventkeeper for all our programming. Below you […]

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The Book Chauffeur Sign-Up

The Book Chauffeur is a FREE service for the homebound citizens of Haverhill. Once a month, books/movies/cds will be delivered to your home based on your personal tastes. To register fill out this form with your information and reading tastes! Please be sure to read the criteria for eligibility in this program here. If you […]